Krishna

Physical description

A good quality four armed image in the usual pose to play a (missing) flute. As usual the upper hands hold a chakra and conch, which are well detailed, as is typical of the regional style. Other regional indicators are flower-like projections from the crown, makara earrings and a relatively simply lotus base. Venugopalas in this regional style often had a a small gada supporting the bent knee but his image never seems to have had one.
Dark brass colour, light to merate wear.

Place of Origin

Orissa (made)

Date

1700-1800 (made)

Materials and Techniques

bronze cast

Dimensions

Height: 17.5 cm, Weight: 853 g

Object history note

Transferred from the India Museum in London to the South Kensington Museum ( now the V&A) in 1879.